HOW TO HIRE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an event furniture supplier in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A furniture hire for events in Ireland costs €200–€2,000 per event, typically around €600. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring an event furniture supplier in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers event furniture supplier work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — delivery and Setup — furniture hire services usually include delivery, setup, and collection of the rented items.
- How does quantity of furniture required change the price?The count is the first question you will be asked. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does duration of the rental change the price?Running over is charged, so the estimate matters. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does any additional services such as delivery change the price?A small difference here makes a large difference to the total. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Furniture hire typically does not include catering services, entertainment, or event planning — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a event furniture supplier job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO DJS, BANDS, MARQUEE HIRERS OR ENTERTAINERS. What exists instead is insurance that venues demand and music licensing that the VENUE normally holds through IMRO and PPI, not the performer.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Public liability insurance at the level YOUR VENUE requires — ask the venue first, then the supplier, because the venue sets the number; For anything with a structure or a ride, the inspection or test certificate; A written contract with the date, the hours, the set-up time and the overtime rate; What happens if they are ill — a named arrangement, not reassurance; Whether they have played your venue before, and what the power and access are like; PAT testing on their equipment, which many venues ask to see.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability, and employer's liability if they bring crew. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers event furniture supplier work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — delivery and Setup — furniture hire services usually include delivery, setup, and collection of the rented items.
A good answer: The count is the first question you will be asked. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Running over is charged, so the estimate matters. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A small difference here makes a large difference to the total. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Furniture hire typically does not include catering services, entertainment, or event planning — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a event furniture supplier job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and employer's liability if they bring crew — decorative Elements — many furniture hire companies provide additional decorative items like table linens, centrepieces, and decorative screens.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the event furniture supplier starts, and an itemised invoice after — tables and Surfaces — event furniture hire often encompasses different types of tables, including round, rectangular, and cocktail tables.
Getting the quote right
- Quantity of furniture required — the count is the first question you will be asked.
- Duration of the rental — running over is charged, so the estimate matters.
- Any additional services such as delivery — a small difference here makes a large difference to the total.
- Size of the event — double the area and you are close to double the time.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: quantity of furniture required — the count is the first question you will be asked
- They will not talk about it: duration of the rental — running over is charged, so the estimate matters
- They will not talk about it: any additional services such as delivery — a small difference here makes a large difference to the total
- A price for the event furniture supplier before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the event furniture supplier has begun
What an event furniture supplier costs: €200–€2,000 per event
The figures are for the job, per event, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Wedding furniture hire and Corporate event furniture hire each carry their own band. Furniture Hire for Events price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Event furniture hire firms near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstQuantity of furniture required — the count is the first question you will be asked — that is what the event furniture supplier is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneDuration of the rental — running over is charged, so the estimate matters — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfAny additional services such as delivery — a small difference here makes a large difference to the total — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherSize of the event — double the area and you are close to double the time — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the event furniture supplier is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, condition — damage found on the day adds time that was not in the quote.
- Seating Arrangements
- Furniture hire services typically include a variety of seating options such as chairs, sofas, and benches.
- Tables and Surfaces
- Event furniture hire often encompasses different types of tables, including round, rectangular, and cocktail tables.
- Decorative Elements
- Many furniture hire companies provide additional decorative items like table linens, centrepieces, and decorative screens.
- Delivery and Setup
- Furniture hire services usually include delivery, setup, and collection of the rented items.
- Corporate Event Furniture Hire
- Provision of professional-grade furniture for conferences, meetings, and team-building events.
- Party Furniture Hire
- A variety of fun and stylish furniture options for private parties, including themed decorations.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an event furniture supplier: questions people ask
The cost of furniture hire can vary based on the type and quantity of furniture required, the duration of the rental, and any additional services such as delivery and setup. High-demand periods, like wedding season, may also affect pricing.
Furniture can typically be hired for a few hours to several days, depending on your event's needs. Most companies offer flexible rental periods, so you can choose what works best for your schedule.
You generally do not need a qualified specialist for furniture hire, as most services are straightforward. However, if your event requires specific setup or arrangement, consulting with an event planner may be beneficial.
Yes, many furniture hire companies provide packages that include multiple services such as lighting, decor, and audio equipment. Booking these services together can often result in discounts.
Furniture hire typically does not include catering services, entertainment, or event planning. It's important to clarify what is included in your rental agreement to avoid misunderstandings.
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO DJS, BANDS, MARQUEE HIRERS OR ENTERTAINERS. What exists instead is insurance that venues demand and music licensing that the VENUE normally holds through IMRO and PPI, not the performer.
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